- Bob took a job in February of this year in Kentucky. When he left there was at least 18 inches of snow on the ground. Thank you very much.
- Ben and I started working on the kitchen in March, which still isn't done, by the way. Talk about patience - whew - I think I have the definition memorized by now!
- Ben graduated from Wor-Wic in May.
- Piper was born at the end of May.
- Bob came back home in June.
- He's had a couple different jobs since then.
- He got laid off from his last job just before Thanksgiving.
- Christmas was wonky this year - to say the least.
- We are currently still unemployed.
I have survived. I will continue to do so. I may go a little crazy now and then, but survive I will do. On the flip side of all this, I have been richly blessed.
- We got a huge tax return last year, thanks to our paying Ben's tuition. That allowed us to buy some things for the kitchen and it is keeping us afloat at the moment.
- Bob was able to get unemployment - not a healthy pay check, but it keeps the creditors fed.
- My sister and her family were generous to us this Christmas - God truly provides in the time of need - and I am eternally grateful for that and I am thankful for her.
- Everyone is healthy (we don't have health insurance at this moment in time)
- I have friends that pray for me and two gals that let me vent to the ends of the earth
I am not fearful of this coming year. It will be what it will be. I only have to "go with the flow" and keep my head bowed and my knees bent. I pray for: wisdom, strength, compassion, humor, creativity, and that ugly word, patience.
So begins a new year!
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